http://www.raptorslocker.com Daily Blog for Toronto Raptors Sun, 05 Oct 2008 17:34:51 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en The Raptors have signed F/C Jamal Sampson. The 25-year old Sampson did not play last season in the NBA. He has played in 72 games (5 starts) in his NBA career and he has averaged 8.8 minutes, 2.0 points, 3.4 rebounds and 0.4 assists per game. Sampson ... http://www.raptorslocker.com/2008/10/05/the-toronto-raptors-sign-jamal-sampson/ The Raptors have given G/F Hassan Adams a 2-year contract. Adams is only 24 years old and he's 6'4", 220 pounds but he's best suited for playing shooting guard. Adams didn't play last season but his rookie season in 2006-07 showed some promise. Adams played in 61 ... http://www.raptorslocker.com/2008/07/09/the-toronto-raptors-sign-gf-hassan-adams/ The Raptors acquired Nathan Jawai along with Jermaine O'Neal in the draft day blockbuster. Jawai is 6'10", 280 pounds and he likes to throw his weight around. He was played in 30 games in the Australian Pro Basketball League last season and he averaged 17.7 points, 9.6 rebounds, ... http://www.raptorslocker.com/2008/06/28/2-41-nathan-jawai-cf/ The Toronto Raptors made a bold move which will likely make them a title contender in 2008-09. The Raptors have acquired F/C Jermaine O'Neal and rookie C/F Nathan Jawai out of Australia from the Pacers for T.J. Ford, Rasho Nesterovic, Maceo Baston and 1st round pick Roy Hibbert. ... http://www.raptorslocker.com/2008/06/26/the-toronto-raptors-acquire-jermaine-oneal-from-the-pacers/ The Raptors have bought out the last year of forward Jorge Garbajosa's contract valued at $4.25 million dollars. Garbajosa was injured most of last season for the Raptors. He only played in 7 games (0 starts) for the Raptors last season and he averaged 10.6 minutes, 3.1 points, ... http://www.raptorslocker.com/2008/06/20/the-toronto-raptors-buy-out-jorge-garbajosas-last-year-on-his-contract/ Rookie forward Jamario Moon came out of nowhere to really help the Raptors this season. He quickly moved into the starting lineup due to his all out hustle and it was infectious to the other Raptors. Moon played in 78 games (75 starts) for the Raptors this season ... http://www.raptorslocker.com/2008/05/21/the-toronto-raptors-couldnt-be-happier-with-jamario-moon/ The Raptors season ended with a thud Monday Night in Orlando. The Magic bullied the Raptors as they outrebounded them 55-37 and it killed the Raptors in the end. Chris Bosh led the way for the Raptors with 16 points, 9 rebounds and 3 assists. T.J. Ford ... http://www.raptorslocker.com/2008/04/30/orlando-magic-102-toronto-raptors-92/ The Raptors got outscored 33-20 in the 4th quarter last night and it killed them in the end. Chris Bosh had a superb game as he led the way for the Raptors with 39 points, 15 rebounds and 2 assists. Anthony Parker had a decent game as he ... http://www.raptorslocker.com/2008/04/27/orlando-magic-106-toronto-raptors-94/ The Raptors got tough last night against the Magic as they outrebounded them 42-34 which was a huge key in this win. The point guards dominated this game for the Raptors. T.J. Ford started and played 23 minutes. He scored 21 points, grabbed 5 rebounds, dished out ... http://www.raptorslocker.com/2008/04/25/toronto-raptors-108-orlando-magic-94/ The Raptors gave it everything they had last night and they just fell a sliver short of tying this series. Chris Bosh led the way for the Raptors with 29 points, 10 rebounds, 6 assists and 2 steals. Jason Kapono was outstanding off the bench with 20 points ... http://www.raptorslocker.com/2008/04/22/orlando-magic-104-toronto-raptors-103/